2013 My Business Awards entries open and venue named

With entries to the 2013 My Business Awards now open, the My Business/Toro Media team are proud to announce Marquee at The Star in Sydney as the hip, exciting new venue that will host this year's My Business Awards on Thursday September 19.

With entries to the 2013 My Business Awards now open, the My Business/Toro Media team are proud to announce the Marquee at The Star in Sydney as the hip, exciting new venue that will host this year's My Business Awards on Thursday September 19.

Located inside the sprawling The Star complex (formerly known as Star City) in Pyrmont, just a stone's throw from the gorgeous Darling Harbour, Marquee has been designed like no other nightlife venue in Australia - just check its awesome interior in the photos below. Taking up the entire top tier of The Star’s new Pirrama Road harbourside entrance, the lavish Marquee has expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. Of course, The Star is also home to the second largest casino in Australia, and offers a multitude of other indulgences such as fine dining restaurants, sports bars and luxury retail outlets.

The 2013 My Business Awards will take place at Marquee on Thursday September 19. This year the My Business/Toro Media team aimed to secure a new venue for the My Business Awards, one that lent itself to a slightly more informal occasion - with the emphasis on breaking the staid mould of traditionl business awards ceremonies and making the 2013 My Business Awards ceremony a fun-filled night to remember.

"In 2013 the My Business Awards, of course, remains a serious awards program that continues our long-held tradition of honouring the best, hardest working SME business owners in the country," explains Tony May, National Commercial Director of My Business. "But now in our 13th consecutive year, we wanted to shake up the traditional format of a business awards night and do something truly spectacular in a great new venue. With Marquee at The Star as our new venue, the 2013 My Business Awards will surely be a great night of celebration!"To find out all you need to know about the 2013 My Business Awards click here. Or you can jump directly to the entry form page here. Tickets to the awards night will be availale to purchase online in the near future, so watch this space.

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